INCREASED INVENTORY AND LOWER PRICES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUYERS
WATERLOO REGION HOUSING MARKET IS COOLING
“The average selling price for residential properties has decreased by 5.8 per cent since June 2023, with detached homes showing the most significant drop at 10.3 percent. This indicates a broader softness in the market,” says Moura. “The silver lining is this presents a more favourable pricing environment for buyers, with more choices, greater flexibility, and the potential to negotiate better deals.”
“The Waterloo Region housing market is cooling, with a year-over-year decrease in home sales in June, while the number of homes for sale is rising, offering more inventory to buyers,” says Christal Moura, Cornerstone spokesperson for the Waterloo Region market area.”
NEW LOCAL REAL ESTATE BOARD
Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone) is a brand-new, novel association formed on July 1, 2024. Representing REALTORS® serving in the markets of Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Waterloo Region, Niagara North, Haldimand County, Norfolk County and surrounding areas, it will become Ontario’s second-largest real estate board comprised of nearly 9,000 REALTORS®.